James Thomson (July 15, 1854 – after 1892) was a Scottish-born miller and political figure in Manitoba.
He represented Emerson from 1888 to 1892 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal.
[1] He was born in St. Ninians, Stirlingshire, the son of Andrew Thomson, and came to Grey County, Canada West with his parents at a young age.
Thomson was educated in Arran Township, Bruce County.
[2] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the Manitoba assembly in 1892.